Freeform (formerly ABC Family) on DISH Network

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ABC Family is now Freeform, available on channel 180 on DISH. Read on to learn why we like Freeform and how to get the best DISH promotion.

What is Freeform?

Is Freeform just the ABC Family channel with a different name? Is it "business as usual" or is there something different underneath the shiny new wrapper?

What is now known as Freeform has been many things to many different TV viewers. Its beginning was in faith-based/family programming, an image that slowly changed over the years as it began to appeal more and more to a teenage audience. When the channel joined Disney-ABC in 2001 and became ABC Family, the network decided to bridge the gap between the old and the new, striving to make original programming that would satisfy an even larger audience of "becomers," or young adults aged 14-35.

In 2015, ABC Family became known as Freeform.

So what exactly does that entail for someone considering adding this channel to their list of favorites?

CHANNEL NUMBER

Freeform is available on channel 180 on DISH. It is included with all DISH America's Top packages - Top 120, Top 120+, Top 200, and Top 250.

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WHO IS FREEFORM GOOD FOR?

Becomers (Millennials aged 14-35). There is a specific sophistication to the types of movies and shows that appeal to this demographic, and Freeform is trying to capture the ever-changing nature of this age group. The programming on Freeform will find fans who are starting high school as well as young adults several years removed from college.

Love the Hunger Games or Twilight? Freeform is well aware of the popularity and success of these YA (young adult) series and is airing and developing a slate of shows that deal with the supernatural and/or mysteries featuring young adult protagonists.

Nostalgia is back in a big way. And Freeform has some offerings for fans of contemporary classics series and films. The channel is trying to be a one-stop shop for savvy television and movie fans by offering something new and something old, so to speak.

10 REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT WANT FREEFORM

You like the content from ABC Family, such as The Fosters, Pretty Little Liars and Switched at Birth. These are highly popular and critically acclaimed shows, and if you were not watching them before, you should definitely take a look now.

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OTHER SIMILAR CHANNELS

If you like Freeform but are craving more content, or if you like what you see but could use some additional options and alternatives, there are lots of channels to explore. Here are a few:

Hallmark Channel is similar to Freeform in its mission to provide family-friendly entertainment. Like Freeform, it has a mix of syndicated classics as well as original content in its popular movies and series. Hallmark also programs blocks of seasonal entertainment with a big push during the Christmas holidays. Hallmark is only available on America's Top 200 and above.

FX has a more edgy approach and will appeal to the same demographic that enjoys the dramas and comedies on Freeform. In fact, FX is becoming the next logical source of content as viewers move towards the upper edge of the 14-35 demographic. FX is available on all DISH packages.

MTV, also a staple of basic cable packages, has been slowly building its programmed series over the years. With shows that tend towards horror, dark comedy and action, it provides both an overlap and an alternative to the programming offered by Freeform. MTV tends to push the envelope more than Freeform, so viewers looking for edgier but similar content will likely find themselves at home with MTV. MTV is available on all DISH packages.

BOTTOM LINE

Is Freeform worth your money and time? The network has done the research and is attempting to provide entertainment proven to appeal to many individuals in the 14-35 age range. Whether you like dramas, comedies or a mix of new content and nostalgia, Freeform is likely to become an often visited stop when surfing the vast ocean of available channels should you decide to add it to your list of options.

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